Neuroleptic-induced priapism, hepatotoxicity and subsequent impotence in a patient with depressive psychosis.
A 59-year-old man experienced priapism five days after taking neuroleptics and abnormal liver function after 28 days. These side-effects are possibly explained as hypersensitivity reactions to the drug.
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Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge.
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D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D002746:Chlorpromazine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002746:Chlorpromazine